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Scam Alert: Remote Patient Monitoring

By Maureen Patterson | 11/29/2023 | 1

Companies are signing up Medicare enrollees whether or not they need it.

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SMPs See These Scams and More

By Maureen Patterson | 11/24/2023 | 1

They’re often the first to identify new Medicare scams.

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SMP Volunteering is a Fulfilling Opportunity

By Maureen Patterson | 11/22/2023 | 1

It gives the satisfaction of helping people in tough situations.

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SMPs Help Uncover Scams

By Maureen Patterson | 11/17/2023 | 1

Nationwide, SMP team members get stories directly from beneficiaries.

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Criminals Take Advantage of Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/13/2023 | 1

Many scams are a form of identity fraud.

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Doctor Convicted after Sham Home Health Visits

By Maureen Patterson | 11/09/2023 | 1

He referred patients for expensive and unneeded services.

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Scammers Swoop In with Medicare Open Enrollment

By Maureen Patterson | 11/03/2023 | 1

Protect yourself by learning to identify and fight common scams.

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Hospitalist Companies Agree to Pay

By Maureen Patterson | 11/01/2023 | 1

Allegations included upcoding inpatient hospital services.

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Update: Medical Tech Company President Sentenced

By Mario Shtika | 10/31/2023 | 1

Scheme included $77 million in COVID-19 and allergy testing.

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Update: Doctor Must Pay $27 Million for False Claims

By Maureen Patterson | 10/27/2023 | 1

Doctor falsely claimed to Medicare that his patients suffered from heavy metal poisoning.

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